Data Scientist £60,000 - £80,000 plus 25% bonus and benefits London, United Kingdom (hybrid)

£60,000 - £80,000 plus 25% bonus and benefits
London, United Kingdom (hybrid)
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Are you a Data Scientist with a passion for economics? A leading economics consultancy seeks a Data Scientist, to support the Head of Data Science in spearheading its capabilities in this space in its London Office.As a Data Scientist, you will be working closely with the Head of Data Science to build a team and shape the company’s data science strategy, as it incorporates complex machine learning, big data sets, and artificial intelligence to guide key economic decisions.CompanyThis leading economic consultancy helps clients across Europe to make sense of their markets by offering clear, honest advice based on complex analysis and techniques. The company has grown significantly and now has over 200+ experts in 9+ countries.Data is the new goldmine of opportunities, but it takes expertise to turn it into valuable insights. The data science team are experts at finding, managing, and analysing data to give insights into their client’s needs. With extensive experience in econometrics, statistics and machine learning, their multidisciplinary team navigates this sea of information and turns it into valuable insights.Key Benefits of Lead Data ScientistSalary up to £80,000 plus 25% bonus and benefitsYou will play a pivotal role in supporting the data science team and economists’ projects and business development initiatives across their products, sectors and geographiesTo join a leading economics consultancy with one of the best brands in this spaceRole Requirements for Data ScientistThis is a brand-new practice, and this economic consultancy is excited to build its capabilities in the field of data science. We’re talking about complex machine learning, big data sets and AI to guide economic decisions.As a Data Scientist, you will be supporting the Lead Data Scientist and Head of Data Science, in setting up, growing and managing their data science offering across Europe. With your extensive knowledge of data science and analytics, strategic vision, and can-do attitude, you’ll be key in driving the growth of this firm, promoting best practices, and delivering exceptional service for its clients.This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading economics consultancy and make a real impact on the industry. So, if you’re up for a new challenge, and want to help take their data science game to the next level, let’s talk.As a Data Scientist, you will:Support Senior Data Scientists and Senior consultants to shape the scope of data science projects or the data science component of economics projects in a way that generates value for clients and wider businessDevelop and implement the company’s data science strategy, leveraging machine learning, big data and AI to inform economic decisionsCollaborate with other departments to identify new opportunities and uses for data scienceStay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in data science and AI to ensure the company is using the most effective techniquesUse your knowledge of econometrics and statistics to provide data-led insight to clientsThe ideal Data Scientist will have:A PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as statistics, econometrics, mathematics or computer scienceExperience in implementing supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms to develop insightsExperience in implementing causal data science methods, such as experiments, or double machine learning is desirableStrong knowledge of statistics, analytics, econometrics, or machine learningStrong knowledge in Python or R for data wrangling, causal or predictive analytics and data visualisation (familiarity with Stata and Excel is a plus!)Experience in SQLIf you’re excited about the opportunity to join a data science function at a leading economics consultancy and shape the direction of the company, we want to hear from you!!Data Science |Machine Learning | AI |Economics | Econometrics | Statistics | Analytics | Python | R | SQLApply for this jobBy applying to this advert you agree to your personal details being held on file in relation to this and other future relevant opportunities.
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